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BMW X5

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 4,799 cc

X5 FKUMOT history

X5 FKU is a black petrol BMW X5 first used on 5 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 141,126 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

X5 FKU black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
141,126 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,746 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 FKU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,799 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
5 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 FKU was last recorded at 141,126 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 907 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,219 miles · 8 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
907 miles
Average per year
5,746 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 141,126 miles
  • 2024 – 140,219 miles
  • 2023 – 140,021 miles
  • 2022 – 133,309 miles
  • 2021 – 131,946 miles
  • 2020 – 130,718 miles
  • 2018 – 125,261 miles
  • 2017 – 122,279 miles
  • 2016 – 117,438 miles
  • 2015 – 102,985 miles
  • 2014 – 96,026 miles
  • 2013 – 87,475 miles
  • 2012 – 78,885 miles
  • 2011 – 71,376 miles
  • 2010 – 61,607 miles
  • 2009 – 57,377 miles
  • 2008 – 43,849 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,126 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front tyre worn on outside edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front tyre worn on outside edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Engine cover & under trays fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 2 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,126 miles (+907)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    141,126 miles
    Test number
    568928144458
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass140,219 miles (+198)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    140,219 miles
    Test number
    575665996145
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass140,021 miles (+6,712)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    140,021 miles
    Test number
    850814128216
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass133,309 miles (+1,363)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    133,309 miles
    Test number
    985080629641
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass131,946 miles (+1,228)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    131,946 miles
    Test number
    481349244892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass130,718 miles (+2,830)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    130,718 miles
    Test number
    554246670715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass127,888 miles (+2,627)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    127,888 miles
    Test number
    232145000469
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275 40 r 20 106 y (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 315 35 r 20 110 y (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass125,261 miles (+34)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    125,261 miles
    Test number
    729635245571
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake performance minimum requirement only just met

  9. Fail125,227 miles (+2,948)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,227 miles
    Test number
    472340850847
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp washers not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass122,279 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    122,279 miles
    Test number
    224124448692
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on outside edge
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under trays fitted

  11. Fail122,274 miles (+4,836)1 dangerous2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,274 miles
    Test number
    123780911628
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on outside edge
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under trays fitted

  12. Pass117,438 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    117,438 miles
    Test number
    112665936588
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on outside edge
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under trays fitted

  13. Fail117,423 miles (+14,438)8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,423 miles
    Test number
    699482719890
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on outside edge
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under trays fitted

  14. Pass102,985 miles (+73)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    102,985 miles
    Test number
    415004532026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail102,912 miles (+6,886)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,912 miles
    Test number
    506875600669
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  16. Pass96,026 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    96,026 miles
    Test number
    908313094245
    • NoteRear tyres worn on inner edges

  17. Fail96,026 miles (+8,551)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,026 miles
    Test number
    608360494231
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteRear tyres worn on inner edges

  18. Pass87,475 miles (+8,590)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    87,475 miles
    Test number
    825483183284
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

  19. Pass78,885 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    78,885 miles
    Test number
    757011792281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSuspension self leveling system falt lamp on dash
    • NoteTyre pressure lamp on

  20. Fail78,885 miles (+7,509)2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,885 miles
    Test number
    817271392219
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSuspension self leveling system falt lamp on dash
    • NoteTyre pressure lamp on

  21. Pass71,376 miles (+194)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    71,376 miles
    Test number
    366712791271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail71,182 miles (+9,575)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,182 miles
    Test number
    498404581283
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteNear side rear tyre bald on inner edge

  23. Pass61,607 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    61,607 miles
    Test number
    800815990220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail61,607 miles (+4,230)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,607 miles
    Test number
    330704990456
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass57,377 miles (+13,528)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    57,377 miles
    Test number
    653864639309
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  26. Pass43,849 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    43,849 miles
    Test number
    932577538326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X5 FKU

Does X5 FKU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X5 FKU is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on X5 FKU?
The MOT on X5 FKU is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X5 FKU done?
X5 FKU was recorded at 141,126 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 5,746 miles a year.
Has X5 FKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 FKU has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2018.
Has the mileage on X5 FKU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on X5 FKU find?
X5 FKU passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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